H.Con.Res. 43

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Con. Res. 43 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 43 Expressing the sense of Congress that any public rendition of ``The Star-Spangled Banner'' must be performed as written by Francis Scott Key, in English. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 10, 2025 Mrs. Bice (for herself, Mr. Rogers of Alabama, Mr. Moore of Alabama, Mr. Feenstra, Mr. Murphy, Mrs. Miller-Meeks, Mr. Downing, Mrs. Houchin, and Mr. Carter of Georgia) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress that any public rendition of ``The Star-Spangled Banner'' must be performed as written by Francis Scott Key, in English. Whereas ``The Star-Spangled Banner'', written by Francis Scott Key in 1814, was designated as the national anthem of the United States by Congress in 1931; Whereas the lyrics of ``The Star-Spangled Banner'', as originally composed in English, reflect the historical and cultural significance of the United States resilience and unity during a time of national challenge; Whereas the English-language text of the anthem, as written by Francis Scott Key, serves as a unifying symbol of American heritage and patriotism; Whereas preserving the original English lyrics in public performances honors the historical context and intent of the anthem as a representation of the Nation's values and identity; and Whereas maintaining the integrity of the anthem's original language fosters a shared understanding and respect for its meaning among all Americans: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That-- (1) any public rendition of ``The Star-Spangled Banner'' should be performed as written by Francis Scott Key, in the English language, to preserve its historical and cultural integrity; (2) public performances of the national anthem should reflect the original lyrics to maintain its unifying significance for the people of the United States; and (3) performers and organizers of public events are encouraged to honor the tradition of presenting ``The Star- Spangled Banner'' in its original English form, as a tribute to its historical and patriotic importance. <all>